Nikhil Barla stats
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N. Barla
NorthEast UnitedDefender
N. Barla vs Kerala Blasters
5 games played, 1 more on the benchNikhil Barla's next match is today at 15:00 against Kerala Blasters. See how Nikhil Barla did in earlier matches against Kerala Blasters.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Mar 1, 2025 | |||||||||||
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| Oct 1, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Dec 4, 2022 |
NUNvKBL
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NorthEast United v Kerala Blasters, TodayWhat Kerala Blasters allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against Kerala Blasters in their last 20 matches; league average from the Indian Super League.
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Odds OutliersNikhil Barla 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Nikhil Barla has appeared in 1 Indian Super League match this season, totalling 89 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League defenders.
Attacking stats
Nikhil Barla has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Nikhil Barla has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nikhil Barla has completed 14 of 20 passes at 70% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Nikhil Barla completes 0 dribbles and wins 5 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
Nikhil Barla makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Nikhil Barla has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly right back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
NorthEast United squad
E. González
24 yrs#9
P. Gogoi
23 yrs#11
A. Ajaray
33 yrs#14L. Lalbiaknia26 yrs#18R. Tlang31 yrs#22A. CK23 yrs#27
J. MS28 yrs#80
A. Rabeeh25 yrs#7
A. Moyano26 yrs#8N. Ninković
31 yrs#10
M. Irulandi Mayakkannan29 yrs#13M. Louis Nickson22 yrs#15D. Meitei Laishram18 yrs#17
M. Zothanpuia24 yrs#88M. Arshaf22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 13 | 1,170 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 6.82 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 22 | 1,351 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 6.84 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 19 | 956 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 6.77 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 1 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.32 |
About Nikhil Barla
Indian Super League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Nikhil Barla has featured across 1 appearances (1 starts), totalling 89 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikhil Barla has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikhil Barla has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 14 from 20 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Nikhil Barla has won 5 of 9 total duels.
Discipline
Nikhil Barla has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 1.
About Nikhil Barla
Nikhil Barla is a 23-year-old defender playing for NorthEast United in the Indian Super League, representing India. Nikhil Barla is -footed and wears the number 66 shirt. Born on 5 August 2003.
Most recent appearance
Nikhil Barla's most recent match was at home against ATK Mohun Bagan on April 25th. NorthEast United won 1-0. Nikhil Barla played 89 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- April 25th1-0 winvsATK Mohun Bagan(89 mins, rating 7.1)
- March 10th1-1 drawatTajikistan(0 mins, rating 6.26)
- March 28th3-1 lossatTajikistan(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 21st1-0 lossatZimbabwe(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 21st0-0 drawvsOdisha FC(90 mins, rating 7.06)
Next fixture
Nikhil Barla and NorthEast United are next in action on September 28th against Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters match preview.
Teammates at NorthEast United
Nikhil Barla currently plays alongside Nikola Ninković, Alaeddine Ajaray, Mark Zothanpuia, Shubham Poonia, Eneko Satrústegui, Antonio Moyano, Dipesh Chauhan, Ethyan González, Aman CK, Asheer Akhtar, Parthib Gogoi, Jithin MS, Pramveer Singh, Redeem Tlang, Ngasepam Tondonba Singh, Nikhil Barla, Macarton Louis Nickson, Muthu Irulandi Mayakkannan, Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Danny Meitei Laishram, Mohammed Arshaf, Robin Yadav, Gurmeet Singh, Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Buanthanglun Samte and Abdul Rabeeh at NorthEast United.